abnegation

[ ab-ni-gey-shuh n ]

/ ˌæb nɪˈgeɪ ʃən /

the act or an instance of abnegating, or denying oneself some rights, conveniences, etc.: It was a time of austerity and abnegation.

the act of relinquishing or giving up a right, possession, etc.: abnegation of parental responsibilities.

Words nearby abnegation

abmho, abmodality, abn, abnaki, abnegate, abnegation, abner, abnerval, abneural, abney level, abnormal

Erudite is trying to wrestle control of the government away from Abnegation via nefarious schemes.

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Abnegation is a way of adding oomph to any ritual; putting your stomach where your mouth is.

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"You say that the outer-world magicians derived their powers of soul from abnegation of the body," said the goddess.

The Goddess of Atvatabar |William R. Bradshaw
He then reached a state not of abnegation, but of philosophic open-mindedness or agnosticism.

The "Genius" |Theodore Dreiser

After this act of abnegation it was very satisfactory that the British force was the first to enter the Legations.

With the Allies to Pekin |George Alfred Henty
She made a gesture of abnegation: "I don't think I've got much pride left."

The Land of Promise |D. Torbett
Hence the Romish Church has always praised up virginity, which is simply an abnegation of sex.

Flowers of Freethought |George W. Foote